Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has introduced a special pilgrimage package. Under this Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train package, devotees will get an opportunity to visit four sacred Jyotirlingas along with several prominent religious and tourist destinations, including the iconic Statue of Unity. 

The special train will originate from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh and cover the journey over 10 days and 9 nights.

Four Jyotirlingas and Other Destinations

The pilgrimage package includes visits to:

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh

Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat

Bet Dwarka, Gujarat

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gujarat

Signature Bridge, Gujarat

Somnath Jyotirlinga, Gujarat

Statue of Unity, Gujarat

The itinerary combines religious tourism with visits to some of Gujarat's popular attractions.

Boarding Stations Across Uttar Pradesh

Passengers can board or deboard the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from multiple stations in Uttar Pradesh, including:

Gorakhpur

Mankapur

Ayodhya Cantt

Sultanpur

Pratapgarh Junction

Prayagraj Sangam

Rae Bareli

Lucknow

Kanpur Central

Orai

Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi

Lalitpur

Travel Dates and Facilities

The tour will begin on August 17 and conclude on August 26.

Passengers can choose from Sleeper Class, Third AC and Second AC accommodations

The package includes:

Daily breakfast

Vegetarian lunch and dinner

Local sightseeing by AC and non-AC buses

Travel assistance throughout the journey

LTC and EMI payment options

Package Cost

The per-person fares are:

Sleeper Class: Rs 18,380

Third AC: Rs 29,570

Second AC: Rs 38,870

How to Book

Interested passengers can book the tour by visiting the IRCTC office in Lucknow or through the official IRCTC Tourism website.

For further information, IRCTC has also issued the following helpline numbers:

9236391923

9236391908

8287930908

9236391925

8303555714

8287930926

9415042930